3.4 General safety regulations
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It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the device is used in compliance with the applicable regulations, standards and laws.
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The suitability for specific applications must be assessed by considering the particular overall safety-related
system with regard to the requirements of IEC 61508.
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The device must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
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The device must only be commissioned and operated by trained and qualified personnel.
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A function test must be completed prior to initial operation, after repair and replacement, as well as at the
stipulated interval T[Proof ]
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When the device is in operation, ensure that the power supply is within the specified voltage range.
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Ensure that the plug connections and cables are always in good condition.
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Special application-specific factors such as chemical and physical stresses may cause the premature wear of
the devices and must be taken into consideration when planning systems; take special measures to compensate for a lack of experience based values, e.g. through the implementation of shorter test intervals.
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If faults occur in the device that cause a switch to the defined safe state, measures must be taken to maintain
the safe state during the further operation of the overall control system.
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Turck must be notified of dangerous failures immediately.
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A faulty device must be replaced immediately and must not be repaired.
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The device must be replaced immediately if the terminals are faulty or the device has any visible faults.
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Interventions and conversions on the device are not permissible. Repairs must only be carried out by Turck.
Return the device to Turck for this (see section “Repair”).
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Before using the product in safety-related applications, the suitability of the specifications stated in this safety
manual for the particular application (e.g. particular branch-specific requirements and practices) must always
be checked. In cases of doubt please contact the stated manufacturer's address.
4 Device specic information on safety applications
4.1 Safety function
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Normal operation: The device transmits the 4…20 mA current signals with a tolerance of 2 % of the end value
from the input to the output.
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Low trip (on wire break): The device switches to the safe state at an input current of < 3.6 mA: A current of < 3.6
mA is output.
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High trip (on short circuit): The device switches to the safe state at an input current of > 21.5 mA: A current of >
21.5 mA is output.
DANGER
The characteristic values determined apply to the use of an output in safety-related functions. The second output
must not be used for the safety function with signal doubling.
Danger to life due to misuse!
Only use one output for the safety function with signal doubling.
4.2 Safe state
The safe state is defined as follows:
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“fail low” status: Output < 3.6 mA
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“fail high” status: Output > 21.5 mA
4.3 Functions and operating modes
4.3.1 Supply of transmitters
The device supplies transmitters with a supply voltage of ≥ 17 V / 20 mA.